Vanderbilt-NC State Men’s College World Series game ruled no-contest due to COVID-19 protocols

Posted: Jun 26, 2021 / 12:00 PM EDT

Updated: Jun 26, 2021 / 12:00 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Vanderbilt men’s baseball team is heading to the College World Series Championship.

The NCAA announcement comes after several North Carolina State University players tested positive for COVID-19.

The Vanderbilt Commodores won Friday’s game against the Wolfpack 3-1.

The two teams were set to play again Saturday afternoon but the NCAA declared the game a no contest because of COVID-19 protocols.

NCAA Baseball tweeted out the following statement:

NCAA Statement from Division I Baseball Committee:

The NCAA Division I Baseball Committee has declared the Vanderbilt-NC State Men’s College World Series game scheduled for Saturday, June 26 at 1 p.m. Central time a no-contest because of COVID-19 protocols. #CWS pic.twitter.com/amxdQwkQ6l
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) June 26, 2021